Where is the closest Meineke?

Intro

Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. is an international car repair chain that boasts over 900 locations worldwide. It was ranked position 52 in the Franchise 500 in 2014 and position 54 in America’s Top Global the previous year. The international chain is franchise-based. 

History

Meineke was established in Houston, Texas in 1971 by Sam Meineke. He started franchising the name in 1972 with the help of Harold Nedell. The company was bought by multinational British company GKN in 1983. Its headquarters were then moved to Charlotte, North Carolina. 

The name was changed to Meineke Car Care Centers, Inc. from Meineke Discount Muffler Shops, Inc. in 2003. The retail chain also stopped being a publicly-traded company and became privately held. It then expanded its services and began offering full-auto repairs. 

In 2006, the parent company to Meineke, which was referred to as Meineke Holding Company, changed its name to Driven Brands, Inc. It also acquired Econo Lube ‘N’ Tube Inc., a quick oil change company. 

Two years later, Driven Brands, Inc. bought Maaco, Drive N Style, and Auto Qual. In 2013, Meineke announced that it was buying Walt’s Auto Care Centers, Seattle-Tacoma Auto repair shop. It also bought 8 America’s Services Station located in Atlanta the next year. 

Business Directions 

Meineke Car Care Centers provide complete repair services for vehicles. This includes oil changes, exhaust services, brake repair, and much more. 

Key Facts

Meineke has never shied away from using celebrities in its advertisement. Between 1993 and 2010, former boxing champion, George Foreman, was the spokesman for the car repair shop. Wendel Clark is the company’s spokesman in Canada. He is a former NHL player that also runs a Meineke franchise. 

In 1994, Joe Nemechek received sponsorship from Meineke in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series. The sponsorship went to the Diamond Ridge Motorsports team and Steve Grissom in 1995. 

Meineke has also offered sponsorships to college football bowl games. Between 2005 and 2010, the company sponsored the Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Meineke Car Care Bowl of Texas in Houston between 2011 and 2012. The two bowls had their names changed in June 2020 to Dukes Mayo Bowl and Texas Bowl respectively. 

Mission and Vision

Meineke’s mission is to use courage, determination, hard work and focus to be the leading automotive franchise in the world. It works with great brands and amazing people to uphold its values and continue to push for growth. 

FAQ

How much does Meineke charge per hour? 

Meineke’s pricing for auto services varies depending on the location you’re at. This is due to franchises being independently owned and operated. The average pay per hour is about $80 for labor. 

Does Meineke offer a warranty? 

Yes. Meineke offers warranty services at the facility that did the original service for your vehicle. If that is not convenient, customers can visit or contact the nearest Meineke Car Care Center that offers the warranted services.

Does Meineke do financing? 

Using the Meineke Credit Card, customers can get exclusive savings and special financing at Meineke centers. This allows customers to get the necessary repairs needed for their vehicles with ease. 

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